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mince

/mɪns/

verb

To cut food into very small pieces.
- You can mince the herbs with a food processor.
- The recipe says to mince the garlic before adding it to the pan.
- She used a sharp knife to mince the onions finely.
To walk with short, dainty steps in an affected way.
- He minced along the path, trying not to spill his tea.
- She watched the kitten mince carefully around the puddle.
- The actor minced across the stage in character.

Synonyms

dice grind chop

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noun

Finely chopped food, especially meat.
- She used lamb mince to make the meatballs.
- The recipe calls for a pound of beef mince.
- Add the mince to the pan and cook until browned.

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